Section 6 of the NITDA Act 2007 mandates the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to standardize, coordinate, and implement regulatory frameworks for all Information Technology (IT) practices in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, authorized the Agency to draft a Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (Online […]
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Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed the Commission’s expectation from Elon MuskProfessor. The NCC recently granted SpaceX (Starlink) two licenses: “International Gateway” and “Internet Service Provider.” The International Gateway and ISP licenses are valid for ten years and five years, respectively. Both […]
oPresident Muhammadu Buhari has established the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, saying that his administration will continue to use digital technologies to improve all sectors of the economy. The President authorized Prof Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, to chair the Council on his behalf and […]
Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive toward enthroning the national digital economy for the country. This comment stemmed from the presentation of Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Nigerian Communications Commission, during his keynote lecture at the Nigeria DIGITALSENSE symposium on Internet Governance for […]
People who are connected are ultimately empowered. It follows that the digital inclusion of traditionally marginalised groups – those in rural areas, as well as the elderly, women and the youth – is a key to broader socio-economic development. Driven to deliver on our strategic intent – Ambition 2025: Leading […]
Breakthroughs in medicine, technology and science through innovations and innovative products have had a significant impact on the economic advancement of the society by improving the lives of citizens and offering more opportunities which the government and the tech ecosystem can collectively leverage on. This was made known by the […]
In its continuous effort to institutionalise Digitalisation Programmes particularly to equip Federal Public Institutions (FPIs) with various digital skills, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has concluded its organised three-week Capacity Building Programme for Staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Military and Paramilitary on Digital Literacy, Cyber Security […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (the Bureau) has launched an inquiry into accusations of data privacy violations involving two major Nigerian data controllers, Wema Bank PLC and KC Gaming Networks (Bet9ja). This is in accordance with Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution and the terms of the Nigeria Data Protection […]
Urges community protection of telecom infrastructure The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has solicited the support of telecom consumers in complementing the Commission’s important efforts to ensure improved telecom service delivery in their communities. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC (EVC/CEO), Prof. Umar Danbatta, made the appeal […]
In further confirmation of its contribution to the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), has won the 2022 African Public Relations Awards Certificate of Excellence in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on the 25th of May 2022. The annual African PR award, which recognizes Superior Achievements […]